Cashews in their Shell
Cashew Fruit or Cashew Apple
Chulpe
Over the weekend we were able to turn 8 cashew apples into two very large jars of jam. Cashew fruit has a yummy sweet-tart flavor reminiscent of fresh ripe mango, green mango and under-ripe apricots all rolled into one yummy fruit. I […]
Inspired by an episode of Anthony Bourdain’s show, we decided to search for huitlacoche in Atlanta. Also known as corn smut or Mexican truffle, huitlacoche actually bares no physical resemblance to a truffle. It is a powdery substance made up of grey/black spores that grow inside an ear of corn causing the corn kernels to […]
Rum Raisin + Sweet Potato Pie + Sugar Cone = JOY
The absolute definition of comfort food in a cone. What a great way to turn all of the best deadly rich fall flavors into a deadly rich ice cream treat! This decadent combination is my current favorite blend of Morelli’s Ice Cream flavors. But, […]
May 21-25, 2009
eyedrum 290 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, SE Atlanta, GA 30312
The Setting: This restaurant is housed in a bungalow just off of Decatur’s city square. Porch seating, indoor seating and large group seating on the lawn. Two good-sized squares of lawn border the entry walk, we take in the quiet surroundings and think this is great. We sit happily on the porch and take in […]
Mid East Food Festival 2009 Saturday — May 16, 2009 — noon to 9:00pm Sunday — May 17, 2009 — noon to 4:00pm
Middle Eastern Food, Pastries, Music, and Dance
And, a specialty market offering food, books and cultural items for sale.
St. John Chrysostom Melkite Catholic Church 1428 Ponce de […]
The Setting: Proving once again that good pizza can come from unlikely places, Hearth Pizza Tavern makes its home at the opposite end of a strip mall that holds a Whole Foods grocery. They offer table, booth and bar seating indoors. And, a small patio with tables is off to the side. A wooden screen […]
Current Favorite Cocktail: Fox Bros’ Watermelon Margarita
What makes this margarita so special? It’s subtle, it’s fresh, and it’s soooo easy to drink. The fresh watermelon juice with a tiny splash of sugar syrup, a squeeze of lime and just the right amount of tequila are all that’s needed to make this perfect summer cocktail. […]
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